by Dennis Hackett | Nov 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down with Marketing Director Sarah Gumaer from the Springfield Boys and Girls Club to talk all about the club’s 25th Festival of Trees at the MassMutual Center, which returns this year from Nov. 28 through Dec. 14.
by Ron Chimelis | Nov 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Springfield
Every year, the Toy for Joy Christmas campaign serves three purposes, the impact of which last far beyond any single holiday season. It allows thousands of deserving children, who would otherwise be left out of the holiday spirit, to experience the joy of receiving...
by Mike Lydick | Nov 18, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Lawrence Scherpa’s first memory of the annual Thanksgiving football matchup between Agawam and West Springfield high schools was the 1956 game when he was eight years old.
by Tyler Garnet | Nov 18, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — During a Nov. 6 meeting, the Chicopee City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2026 residential tax rate of $15.24 per $1,000, a $.08 increase from the FY25 rate.
by Cliff Clark | Nov 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When it appeared the U.S. Department of Agriculture would pause SNAP benefits for November because of the government shutdown, beneficiaries were worried and confused about what would happen to them, Our Community Food Pantry helped calm their fears and offered food to everyone in need.
by Sarah Heinonen | Nov 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — It was 8:30 a.m., the start of another school day. Children filed into their classrooms at Rebecca M. Johnson School.